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Seattle School District is suing social-media giants, but teaching media literacy could do a lot more good than a doomed court case

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is proposing the creation a Special Envoy for Future Generations “to give weight to the interests of those who will be born over the coming century.”

The thing I love most about hearing people’s stories is gaining understanding that we, as humans, share the same emotions, struggles and values

VANCOUVER — Toxic chemicals from toilet paper have been found in the bodies of British Columbia's endangered orcas, according to a study conducted by marine scientists.

After three November earthquakes were linked to a fracking operation in northeastern B.C., one scientist asks, is the region a 'loaded bullet' waiting to go off?

According to futurist Noah Raford, video games are the platform through which tomorrow’s social connections will be established — and the source of recruitment for future social movements

With energy costs spiking, Monique Keiran suggests these tips, which both renters and homeowners can use to reduce utility bills.

It’s OK to appreciate your own generation’s heroes without forcing them on younger generations, which will have their own icons

UN secretary general is the most important political leader on the planet today, heading up the most important organization on the planet.

A 10-year-old local student has won first place in her age category in the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s second annual Kids Salmon Art Contest.